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inquilino

/iŋkwiˈli.no/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,911

Meaning

tenant, renter

  • a person who rents and occupies a house, flat, or room

In a sentence

Il nuovo inquilino del terzo piano è molto silenzioso.

The new tenant on the third floor is very quiet.

Hai già conosciuto gli inquilini del palazzo accanto?

Have you already met the tenants of the building next door?

L'inquilino non ha ancora pagato l'affitto di questo mese.

The tenant has not paid this month's rent yet.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
inquilinomasculine · singular
inquilinimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine equivalent is 'inquilina' (plural: 'inquiline').

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